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ROYC75 · 12:34 PM

I can thank the Good Lord I'm alive, seriously.

Monday, June 4th, I awoke with the worst pain I have ever felt in my life, in my right leg, one of the knee replacements I had over 1 1/2 year ago. I could not walk, they had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER.

Once there, I told them what was going on as I'm passing in and out from the pain, with periods of talking nonsense, shit out of nowhere. Through the evaluations, test, simple blood test, they sent me back home with inflammation and a possible knee infection. I need to follow up with my knee doctor on Thursday, of which I already have an appointment.

I go home, go to bed, over the next 2.5 days, I'min and out of reality, at times awaking not knowing who or where I was. After losing my wife 2 months ago, they all thought I was worn out it was all catching up to me,so they let me rest but was concerned about me talking out of my head. My dog never left my side except to go to relieve himself outside a few times.

Thurs, June 7th, late afternoon my daughter somehow awakes me, gets me to the car, Of course I know none of what's happening. So away we go to the doctors office that installed my knees, while there, I'm out of it, talking deliriously. They tell my daughter to get me to the ER, I was having a stroke. Seriously Doc,have my daughter take me instead of calling for an ambulance? While at the ER awaiting to get me some help, she left me standing up in the doorway of the van. Well, I passed out, falling inward and landing between the buckets seats. It took 3 EMT's to drag me out of the car pulling on both arms that have with rotar cuff injuries. After checking to see if I was having a stroke, the ER doc on call was different from Monday, heard all that has happened and ran a test for 6 different infections, turns out I had MRSA and he suspected I had Sepsis. He started a central IV in my neck and started giving me 2 types of powerful antibiotics and a high rate. I was already going into shock stage with my organs starting to shut down. They had to get BP and heart stable in order to transfer me to Owensboro.

Within 4 hrs I was loaded up and shipped off where they were better equipped to handle this type of infections. It was spreading at an alarming rate cause I was upgraded within 2 hrs, sepsis, to a higher grade of sepsis and then to sepsis shock where your organs begin shutting down. I went from a 30% chance of death, to 50% to 80% within a 2 hour period. For the next 3 days I'm unconscious, out of it and when I came to at times, didn't know who I was,where I was, I hurt like HELL, serious body pain, my left arm damaged from the fall and the EMT's dragging me out of the car. But I knew none of this, I awoke thinking I am in a prison camp, being tortured, I have no clue why.

My family was scared that I was dying, especially after losing Carrie 60 days prior. Doctors on Sunday June 10th, came in and told me & the family the source of the infection and that they had scheduled surgery for Tues, June 12th. Plan was to go in, cut the old knee out,install a spacer and clean up as well as they could. I awoke June 13th late, was told a little about what went on, but not really knowing anything until Thur. the 14th. Each day I have gotten a little bit better while taking that same powerful antibiotics.

I have since transferred to a Managed Rehab Center in Greenville, the town I live in. I will be here until the end of July, all the time taking antibiotics by IV daily. If all is good with the blood test, I can have the knee opened up and have a new one put in again. All of this is whether they can get my left arm and shoulder to respond enough so I can use a walker again.

The plan is a new knee at the first to middle of Aug.

Rehab right knee over next 6 to 8 months.

When healthy enough, Repair left shoulder and arm, another 1 year of rehab

After that, Right shoulder rotator rebuild, another 1 year of rehab.

Next 2 years and 10 months are tied up, but I am alive!

A doctor told me off the record the 1st hospital dropped the ball on me and that I was lucky to be alive, easily within hours of passing if the infection grew with out the antibiotics given when they were given.

Count your blessings CP members, I was find on Sunday the 3rd and my whole world changed in less than 24 hours.

BTW, it took me 2 hrs to type this with 1 arm that is working about 50%.

**DaFace** · 07-07-2018, 12:35 PM

Glad you're on the mend, Roy! I'm going to unstick the thread for now, but feel free to bump the thread with updates as they come.

ROYC75 · 07-07-2018, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Hang tough Roy.

How old are you?

60

**Buehler445** · 07-07-2018, 06:47 PM

Glad things are trending the proper direction.

All the best.

**lewdog** · 07-07-2018, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

60

Too young for all this my man!

Heal up.

SuperBowl4 · 07-09-2018, 08:03 AM

Now that you're feeling better I just wanted to tell you that I hope the Broncos lose every game this season. Take care

ROYC75 · 07-09-2018, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

Now that you're feeling better I just wanted to tell you that I hope the Broncos lose every game this season. Take care

OK, me to, I can live with that as long as they draft a bust at #1. Go

**Buehler445** · 07-09-2018, 11:08 PM

Agreed. **** Donk Forever.

ROYC75 · 09-15-2018, 08:47 AM

Heading home today from my 2nd bout of this stuff!

I have another 4.5 months of home antibiotics to take, then we can see if they can give me a new right knee!

2018 has tough man, time to continue to take it easy and heal, watch some good football!

**ptlyon** · 09-15-2018, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Heading home today from my 2nd bout of this stuff!

I have another 4.5 months of home antibiotics to take, then we can see if they can give me a new right knee!

2018 has tough man, time to continue to take it easy and heal, watch some good football!

Jesus dude. I feel for ya. I bet you'll be the happiest person in the world when new years strikes midnight.

God bless man.

Simply Red · 09-15-2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Heading home today from my 2nd bout of this stuff!

I have another 4.5 months of home antibiotics to take, then we can see if they can give me a new right knee!

2018 has tough man, time to continue to take it easy and heal, watch some good football!

We're all glad you're okay Roy - Go Chiefs!

Otter · 09-15-2018, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Heading home today from my 2nd bout of this stuff!

I have another 4.5 months of home antibiotics to take, then we can see if they can give me a new right knee!

2018 has tough man, time to continue to take it easy and heal, watch some good football!

Hang in there Roy!

rabblerouser · 09-15-2018, 09:45 AM

Jesus...healing wishes your way.

**srvy** · 09-15-2018, 12:48 PM

Damn where was I for this thread. Sorry to hear of all this Roy. Praying for this to all pass and get back to good health.

FAX · 09-15-2018, 02:42 PM

The more threads I read, the more I realize that I've missed a lot during my absence.

Very sorry to hear about your difficulties, Mr. ROYC75. Very sorry, indeed.

I know those infections can be problematic and they're no fun. At all.

Please stay on top of your physicians. If you don't like what they're telling you or what they're doing, please don't hesitate to call them out and seek another doc.

FAX

KChiefs1 · 09-15-2018, 02:51 PM

My nephew died of septic shock at 41.

Glad you are still with us.

06-26-2018, 01:21 AM
ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard Casino cash: $5773900	Lucky to be alive, just spent 3 weeks in ICU! I can thank the Good Lord I'm alive, seriously. Monday, June 4th, I awoke with the worst pain I have ever felt in my life, in my right leg, one of the knee replacements I had over 1 1/2 year ago. I could not walk, they had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER. Once there, I told them what was going on as I'm passing in and out from the pain, with periods of talking nonsense, shit out of nowhere. Through the evaluations, test, simple blood test, they sent me back home with inflammation and a possible knee infection. I need to follow up with my knee doctor on Thursday, of which I already have an appointment. I go home, go to bed, over the next 2.5 days, I'min and out of reality, at times awaking not knowing who or where I was. After losing my wife 2 months ago, they all thought I was worn out it was all catching up to me,so they let me rest but was concerned about me talking out of my head. My dog never left my side except to go to relieve himself outside a few times. Thurs, June 7th, late afternoon my daughter somehow awakes me, gets me to the car, Of course I know none of what's happening. So away we go to the doctors office that installed my knees, while there, I'm out of it, talking deliriously. They tell my daughter to get me to the ER, I was having a stroke. Seriously Doc,have my daughter take me instead of calling for an ambulance? While at the ER awaiting to get me some help, she left me standing up in the doorway of the van. Well, I passed out, falling inward and landing between the buckets seats. It took 3 EMT's to drag me out of the car pulling on both arms that have with rotar cuff injuries. After checking to see if I was having a stroke, the ER doc on call was different from Monday, heard all that has happened and ran a test for 6 different infections, turns out I had MRSA and he suspected I had Sepsis. He started a central IV in my neck and started giving me 2 types of powerful antibiotics and a high rate. I was already going into shock stage with my organs starting to shut down. They had to get BP and heart stable in order to transfer me to Owensboro. Within 4 hrs I was loaded up and shipped off where they were better equipped to handle this type of infections. It was spreading at an alarming rate cause I was upgraded within 2 hrs, sepsis, to a higher grade of sepsis and then to sepsis shock where your organs begin shutting down. I went from a 30% chance of death, to 50% to 80% within a 2 hour period. For the next 3 days I'm unconscious, out of it and when I came to at times, didn't know who I was,where I was, I hurt like HELL, serious body pain, my left arm damaged from the fall and the EMT's dragging me out of the car. But I knew none of this, I awoke thinking I am in a prison camp, being tortured, I have no clue why. My family was scared that I was dying, especially after losing Carrie 60 days prior. Doctors on Sunday June 10th, came in and told me & the family the source of the infection and that they had scheduled surgery for Tues, June 12th. Plan was to go in, cut the old knee out,install a spacer and clean up as well as they could. I awoke June 13th late, was told a little about what went on, but not really knowing anything until Thur. the 14th. Each day I have gotten a little bit better while taking that same powerful antibiotics. I have since transferred to a Managed Rehab Center in Greenville, the town I live in. I will be here until the end of July, all the time taking antibiotics by IV daily. If all is good with the blood test, I can have the knee opened up and have a new one put in again. All of this is whether they can get my left arm and shoulder to respond enough so I can use a walker again. The plan is a new knee at the first to middle of Aug. Rehab right knee over next 6 to 8 months. When healthy enough, Repair left shoulder and arm, another 1 year of rehab After that, Right shoulder rotator rebuild, another 1 year of rehab. Next 2 years and 10 months are tied up, but I am alive! A doctor told me off the record the 1st hospital dropped the ball on me and that I was lucky to be alive, easily within hours of passing if the infection grew with out the antibiotics given when they were given. Count your blessings CP members, I was find on Sunday the 3rd and my whole world changed in less than 24 hours. BTW, it took me 2 hrs to type this with 1 arm that is working about 50%. Last edited by ROYC75; 06-29-2018 at 12:34 PM..
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ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard Casino cash: $5773900	Heading Home, Again! Heading home today from my 2nd bout of this stuff! I have another 4.5 months of home antibiotics to take, then we can see if they can give me a new right knee! 2018 has tough man, time to continue to take it easy and heal, watch some good football! __________________ Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. John Lennon
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